Laurent Leonard said he was not surprised the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act failed in the Senate in December 2010. Leonard, 42, said the 55-41 vote reflects the bigger picture.…

Alberta Crawford said she was about three years old when she bit into her first Tastykake.
“I loved them then,” Crawford said. “I still love them. I love to eat them.”
Crawford, now 64, said she still shops for the confectionery treats, especially at the Tastykake Thrift Outlet Store at 2236 W.…

Ruby Singleton said she understands why some people might be offended that the name of theholiday market in Center City is called the “Christmas Village.”
However, Singleton, 46, said she thought the name of the village, located at Dilworth Plaza on the northwest side of City Hall, was harmless.…

Derek Kingcade and his family have lived in their current apartment for more than two years.
The 30-year-old resident has two pet peeves with his home: the neighbors who live above him and his landlord.…

William Carter and Wanda Jordan-Carter said they are worried about top Pennsylvania and Philadelphia court officials’ decision to drop criminal charges against approximately 19,400 defendants who skipped court years ago.
Jordan-Carter, 48, said “some people could be innocent,” but others could end up repeating the offenses that brought them the criminal charges in the first place.…

Taesha Moore said technology has taken over every facet of our lives, including the dating scene.
“Everything is done through the computer and the Internet, and now it’s dating online with Match.com,” the 25-year-old said.…

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